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Go North KC celebrates watch party numbers
CLAY AND PLATTE COUNTIES — The World Cup games are over, but the Go North KC team, spearheaded by Clay County Marketing and Tourism Manager Megan Sahlfield and Jennifer Goering, Platte County Convention & Visitors Bureau director, shared numbers about the local effort. There were seven watch parties across the Northland. More than 10,100 visitors…
Community Living
SENIOR NEWS LINE: Time to get ready for winter
By Matilda CharlesWe might be having heat waves now, but before we know it, the weather will turn and winter will be on its way. There are several steps we can take to get ahead and be ready before cold weather arrives.Take care of draft control. Not only will we be more comfortable without cold…
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Gallery | Green and White Scrimmage
Smithville football Green and White Scrimmage Saturday, Aug. 15.
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Shoal Creek Living History Museum celebrates Pioneer Day of 1866
CLAY COUNTY — The Shoal Creek Living History Museum, 7000 NE Barry Road, will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22. The volunteers will look at the year 1866. Artisans will be demonstrating their skills; buildings will be open for viewing with a few available to enter; skits relating to events…
Opinion
Time to appreciate firsts as new school year starts
Does anyone feel like summer just flies by? Even as a working adult, it seems like it’s streaks by. It’s hard to believe that the 2026-2027 school year is just around the corner. Liberty, Kearney, Smithville and North Kansas City all start on Aug. 25.